Chapter 2

Question 1

a complex process to resolve a legal dispute in the civil court system base don the evidence presented by those involved in the dispute

Answer 1

Litigation

Question 2

a person or organization that sues another person or organizations

Answer 2

Plaintiff

Question 3

a person or organization that is bring sued

Answer 3

Defendant

Question 4

a dispute between 2 or more parties brought before a civil court for a decision

Answer 4

lawsuit

Question 5

A form of hearing of a court case before a judge, jury or both

Answer 5

trial

Question 6

Resolution of the dispute that is acceptable to both sides bringing the matter to it’s final disposition

Answer 6

Settlement

Question 7

The area of law that deals with parties that have a dispute. The parties go through a well defined process in order to bring the matter to a resolution. The plaintiff must prove his/her case on the balance of probabilities

Answer 7

Civil Law

Question 8

in a civil matter, the standard of proof requiring that something be proven to have more likely occurred than not

Answer 8

Balance of Probabilities

Question 9

When the losing party in any court case disagrees with the decision of the court, it will wish to have a higher court look at the case and come to a conclusion

Answer 9

Appeal

Question 10

permission for a case to be heard before the Supreme Court of Canada

Answer 10

Leave to Appeal